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Global FME licence server hosted on the cloud by Safe

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  • October 31, 2024
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david.cavrenne
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Currently, using a FME floating licence requires each individual organisation to set up a dedicated licence server : 

https://docs.safe.com/fme/html/FME-Form-Documentation/FME-Form-Admin-Guide/FMEInstallation/About_Floating_Licenses.htm

The setup of such a licence server is, per se, not very complicated, but frequently involves discussions / challenges wrt setup of a dedicated VM / re-use of an existing VM, security on the opening of ports, etc.., which also often require the involvement of a tech profile (e.g. system administrator).

Wouldn’t it be easier to have a global licence server hosted on the cloud, and managed directly by Safe, which could be accessed without any specific tech challenges by all individual FME instances ?

If some organisations still prefer to have an internal licence server, it could also be interesting to allow both options : a licence server managed by the organisation itself or the global Safe licence server.

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LizAtSafe
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  • January 3, 2025
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  • April 5, 2025
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  • April 30, 2025
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NickAtSafe
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  • April 30, 2025

Thanks for the thoughts around licensing and floating license servers. We’re starting to explore some ideas around updating workflows around all types of licensing internally. Appreciate the input so far, and we’d love to hear any other feedback anyone else has around it!